Virginia minimum wage increase sparks debate
VCU student: $9.50 an hour is not that much of a difference, but. it makes a difference
The change comes as many business owners are still feeling the economic toll of the pandemic, so some critics are especially concerned about the timing of the move. However, others say it s been a long time coming.
By: Tyler Layne
and last updated 2021-05-02 19:53:29-04
RICHMOND, Va. For the first time in more than a decade, Virginia has raised the hourly minimum wage for workers sparking a debate over the benefits and downsides.
The change comes as many business owners are still feeling the economic toll of the pandemic, so some critics are especially concerned about the timing of the move. However, others say it s been a long time coming.